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Britain scraps gas standing charges for millions

The UK government confirmed it will abolish standing charges on household gas bills by 2027, saving typical households approximately Β£108 a year. In Finland, energy firm Fortum secured its largest-ever sales agreement to provide Google with nuclear power for its European operations. Meanwhile, Hungary offered rare relief to retail banking customers by tripling the limit for tax-free domestic bank transfers.

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Bright spots across Europe

Albania TaxCut Government proposes VAT cut on food Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bulgaria Batteries Battery capacity exceeds 6.2GW Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus Unity Parades mark anniversary of the β€˜No’ Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Czechia Commemorate Ceremonies mark 108 years of independence Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland Deal Google signs 22-year nuclear power deal Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Germany Victory Late Sabitzer goal secures Dortmund victory Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Hungary Schools Bank transfer tax threshold tripled Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Italy Bonus Budget delivers tax cuts and mother's bonus Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Diplomacy NATO delegation arrives for talks Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Recognition Livonian poet to lead culture council Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Culinary Chef secures place in Mediterranean culinary final Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Tourism Plan to turn coast into luxury hub Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Poland Viaduct Construction continues on record-breaking viaduct Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Portugal Digital National Digital Agency planned to modernize health Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Profits Santander hits record profit Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Switzerland SkiPass Magic Pass hits sales record with expansion plans Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Acquisition Kyivstar buys major cloud provider for 2 billion UAH Read the country's news →
United Kingdom Savings Gas standing charges to be abolished Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →